Your Benefits

Your Benefits

Gifts of $150 or more unlock exclusive benefits like discounts at Penn Quarter restaurants and special invitations to Opening Night events. Explore our giving circles below to see what you can experience as part of the STC donor community.  

Please contact us at SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org or 202.608.6350 if you have questions about your benefits.

To comply with IRS Regulations, gifts from Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) cannot be used for event sponsorships or receive benefits that qualify for a goods and services valuation. Opening Nights and Pre-Show Receptions cannot be provided when giving through a DAF or QCD.

Advocate Circle

Artistic Circle

Executive Circle

Simon's Circle

Go the extra mile to advocate for the arts in your everyday life.

$150



  • Personalized support through the Donor Services Line (202.608.6350)
  • Bard Card for special offers and discounts at restaurants and businesses in Penn Quarter
  • 2 Complimentary Beverage Vouchers
  • Quarterly digital STC Donor Newsletter
  • Discounted tickets to STC Symposium events
Goods and services valued at $0.

$300


All lower level benefits, plus:

  • Digital recognition on the STC website
  • Waived ticket exchange fees
  • Virtual copy of our Annual Report
Goods and services valued at $0.

$600


All lower level benefits, plus:

  • Access to Ticket Concierge through the Donor Services Line
  • Early registration access for STC Camp, Classes, & Salon
  • Invitation to the annual Season Reveal Party
  • 25% off STC Merchandise purchases
Goods and services valued at $0.

$1,200


All lower level benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in ASIDES program
  • 2 guaranteed Opening Night invitations for two people
  • Harman Hall Patrons Lounge access (includes complimentary drinks and light snacks)
Goods and services valued at $48.

Bard Card


Bard Card holders may access special deals and discounts at partnering restaurants in the Penn Quarter neighborhood and beyond throughout the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

All STC donors have an online account that details your past giving and current donor level. You can log in: here. If you’re not sure of your login information or you forgot your password, please email SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org to get a link to reset your password.
Your benefits are active for one year starting on the date of your gift. Before the anniversary of your gift, you will receive reminders to renew your support and continue enjoying your benefits.
Simply indicate on our giving form that you would like to decline benefits or include a note with your check. Declining benefits makes your gift 100% tax deductible. If you would like to decline benefits but have already made a gift, please email SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org.
Within a week of making your gift, you will receive an email with a link to download your digital Bard Card into your Apple Wallet or Google Pay Wallet. If you need any updates to the information on your Bard Card or would like to request a printable PDF, please email SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org.
Although benefits are not transferable, we consider the primary residents of a household as eligible for the perks of your gift. All our special event invitations include two tickets. If you would like to update your Bard Card with both partners’ names, please contact SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org.
Of course! This feature is coming soon to the website. For now, please include a note with your contribution on the online giving form or with your check. We will notify your honoree that someone has made a gift in their honor.

Learn More


Follow the links below to find out more information on how you can contribute to our work and your benefits for becoming one of our supporters.